Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Co-operation with Uzbekistan’s Tourism Committee to promote tourism to the country through the airline’s global network.
Signed at ATM 2026 in Dubai, the agreement will support
joint marketing, promotional and trade initiatives.
The partnership builds on Etihad’s growing presence in
Uzbekistan following the launch of its first route to the country on 9 August
2026, with a daily non-stop Airbus A320 service between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent.
The agreement also follows Etihad’s codeshare partnership
with Uzbekistan Airways, effective from 15 May 2026.
The arrangement provides Etihad customers with single-ticket
access to eight additional Uzbek destinations, including Samarkand, Bukhara,
Urgench, Nukus, Termez, Fergana, Namangan and Andijan, further expanding
connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Central Asia.
Antonoaldo
Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “Uzbekistan is one of
the most exciting new markets in our network, demonstrated by the launch of our
daily service to Tashkent this year, and further reinforced by this Memorandum
of Cooperation with the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan to drive leisure travel.
Etihad’s extensive global network, together with our growing codeshare
partnership with Uzbekistan Airways, makes it easier than ever for travellers
to discover Samarkand, Bukhara and beyond, supporting tourism growth in the
market.”
Abdulaziz
Akkulov, Chairman of the Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan, said: “Today,
Uzbekistan’s tourism industry continues to show steady growth. Between January
and August 2026, 9.1 million foreign tourists visited the country, while
tourism service exports reached $4.6
billion. Our priority is not only to sustain this growth, but also to expand
the reach of inbound tourism, improve access to destinations across the
country, and strengthen Uzbekistan’s presence in international tourism markets.
The Memorandum will support our efforts to advance these priorities and attract
more international visitors to Uzbekistan.” -TradeArabia News Service